Peer Provider; Integrated Team Care

Peer Provider (Integrated Team Based Care)
** Job Overview
**** Location/Schedule**:
This position is located at the Talbert Health Center in Clackamas, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
** Position:
** Peer Provider  
** Program:
** Integrated Team Based Care
** Cascadia's Mission and Vision
**** Mission:
** Cascadia Health delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.
** Vision:
** We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.
** Position

Description:

** The Peer Provider works independently and as a member of a team to provide peer support for assigned individuals. The Peer Provider delivers support in the program, in the community, and in individual homes. The incumbent works in collaboration with the treatment/service team to provide and coordinate high quality services and supports. It is essential that the Peer Provider openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of receiving behavioral health services and reflects positive peer values that include non-hierarchy, mutuality, and unconditional positive regard.

The Peer Provider must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.
** Essential Responsibilities
*** This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
*** General:
*** Role model empowerment, self-determination, and self-advocacy; share own personal recovery journey when appropriate.
* Engage with individuals utilizing strengths-based tools and harm reduction concepts.
* Assist individuals in identifying goals for plans of care/support; coordinate with the team to assure continuity of services and resource development.
* Provide therapeutic interventions with individuals in the variety setting as required and directed by the mental health treatment plan.
* Promote, and provide support for, community building and the development of natural support and self-sufficiency.
* Provide support for, and on behalf of, individuals in securing benefits, mental health services, addictions treatment, medical services, emergency services and housing.
* Create opportunities for individuals that involve community connections and socialization.
* Provide individual and/or group support in living skills, creation of healthful lifestyles, and support in areas such as self-care, holistic wellness, hygiene, community resources, and other life skills.
* Accompany participants, when appropriate, to appointments in the community. Include assisting participants in learning how to use public transportation system.
* Support individuals in understanding and resolving housing and community related concerns.  Provide coaching and emotional support related to neighbor relationships to reduce risks of conflict and lease violations.
* Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment/service team and/or with others related to the individual.
* Develop positive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to the treatment service team and potential service providers.
* May facilitate one or more therapeutic groups per week and actively contribute to the design of therapeutic groups.
* Participate in regular clinical and task supervisions. Attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings as indicated to gain knowledge, communicate program goals and advocate for the needs of the individuals being served.
* Integrate Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) into client and team interactions to continuously improve service quality and client outcomes.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
** Compliance
* ** Document and maintain documentation as required by assigned program.
* Respect and honor participant rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
* Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
* Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
* Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated by agency requirements.
* Attend seminars, training, and other educational opportunities in order to develop professional skills and abilities.
** Qualifications
* **
* Education:

*** Traditional Health Worker (THW) Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
* Traditional Health Worker (THW)…